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Stockholm Convention to take final call on 5 Persistent Organic Pollutants Subject :Environment Context: The 18th meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee of the Stockholm Convention is taking place this week in Rome. Details: The 18th meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Review Committee (POPRC-18) to the Stockholm Convention has […]
About the Global Innovation Index–GII Subject : Index India climbs to the 40th rank in the Global Innovation Index of WIPO– a huge leap of 41 places in 7 years Findings: Innovation is at a crossroads as we emerge from the pandemic, facing global uncertainties and underperformance in innovation-driven productivity. Switzerland remains the […]
Commodity Derivative Market Subject :Economy Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India has allowed Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to participate in the exchange traded commodity derivatives (ETCDs) market subject to certain risk management measures Details: It aims at increasing the depth and liquidity in the commodity derivative market. FPIs will be allowed […]
The mess in the UK economy Subject :Economy Context: Britain’s pound depreciated to an all-time low post the mini-budget laid out to slash taxes and expand spending to cushion soaring energy prices. In the budget? Freeze on energy bills-energy subsidies Tax cut to boost consumption and investment spending Rise in public expenditure and […]
Solar geoengineering might work but local temperatures could keep rising for years Subject : Environment Context: Theoretically, aerosol particles would reflect a little more sunlight back to space, dampening the effects of global warming, but research shows that temperatures locally or regionally might continue to increase over the following few years. Different Types of […]
ASI finds Buddhist caves and temples Subject: Culture Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) finds Buddhist caves and temples in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Concept : The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) earlier this year discovered Buddhist caves and stupas, and Brahmi inscriptions, dating back to the 2nd century, and Hindu […]
CAD widens to 2.8 percent of GDP Subject :Economics Context: Reserve Bank of India data shows that India’s current account deficit has widened to 2.8% of GDP in April- June period when compared to 1.5 % in the preceding quarter. It is also observed that India’s external debt has declined by 2.5 billion […]
UNESCO launches list of 50 iconic Indian heritage textiles Subject : Culture Context: UNESCO on Thursday released a list of 50 exclusive and iconic heritage textile crafts of the country included in its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Concept : Handmade for the 21st Century: Safeguarding Traditional Indian Textile released by […]
Right to abortion Subject: Polity Context: The Supreme Court in a significant judgment, said it is unconstitutional to distinguish between married and unmarried women for allowing termination of pregnancy on certain exceptional grounds when the foetus is between 20-24 weeks. Concept : A three-judge Bench led by Justice D Y Chandrachud framed the […]
Centre Appoints Senior Advocate R Venkataramaniasnext Attorney General For India Subject: Polity Attorney General (AG) The Attorney General (AG) of India is a part of the Union Executive. AG is the highest law officer in the country. Article 76 of the Constitution provides for the office of AG of India. AG is appointed by […]